affirmative

• Zustimmung, Bestätigung oder eine positive Aussage ausdrückend; dazu dienend, etwas als wahr zu bestätigen oder zu bejahen.

Expressing agreement, consent, or a positive statement; used to confirm or assert something as true.

1. Expressing agreement or consentB2formal

   A reply or statement that indicates agreement, confirmation, or a positive response.

   Bejahend

   • The committee gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
   • She nodded in an affirmative gesture.
   • His affirmative response ended the debate.

   Synonymeconcurringconfirmingconsentingfavorablepositive

   Antonymedissentingnegativeopposing

2. Giving assent or approvalB2formal

   Characterized by expressing approval or formal consent.

   Bejahend

   • The board issued an affirmative vote on the new policy.
   • Her affirmative comments encouraged the team.
   • The judge gave an affirmative ruling on the motion.

   Synonymeconsentingfavorablepositive

   Antonymedissentingnegativeopposing

3. Optimistic or positive outlookC1formal

   Having a mindset that expects the best possible outcome; optimistic.

   Optimistisch

   • She maintained an affirmative attitude despite the challenges.
   • An affirmative approach can lead to better results.
   • His affirmative outlook inspired everyone around him.

   Synonymeconfidenthopefuloptimisticpositivesanguineupbeat

   Antonymegloomynegativepessimistic

4. Praising or expressing approvalC1formal

   Manifesting praise, commendation, or admiration.

   Anerkennend

   • The teacher gave an affirmative review of the student's work.
   • His speech was full of affirmative remarks about the team's effort.
   • The audience responded with affirmative applause.

   Synonymeappreciativeapprobatorycomplimentaryfavorablelaudatorypositivesupportive

   Antonymecondemnatorycriticalderogatorydisapprovingdisparaging

• Substantiv, das eine zustimmende Antwort, Bestätigung oder Billigung ausdrückt.

A noun referring to a statement or reply that expresses agreement, consent, or confirmation.

1. A reply of affirmationB2formal

   A statement or response that expresses agreement, consent, or confirmation.

   Zustimmung

   • The committee gave an affirmative to the proposal.
   • His answer was a simple affirmative.
   • We are waiting for an affirmative from the board.

   Synonymeacceptanceaffirmationagreementapprovalassentconcurrenceconfirmationyeayes

   Antonymenegative

2. Affirming or giving assentB2formal

   The act of expressing agreement or permission.

   Bestätigung

   • She nodded in the affirmative.
   • The affirmative vote passed the new law.
   • He gave an affirmative response to the invitation.

   Synonymeacceptanceagreementapprovalassentconcurrenceconfirmationconsentokayyes

   Antonymedenialnegationrefusalrejection

3. Expecting the bestC1formal

   A positive or optimistic outlook or attitude.

   Positive Einstellung

   • Her affirmative spirit inspired the whole team.
   • He always looks on the affirmative side of things.
   • An affirmative mindset can lead to better outcomes.

4. Expressing praise or approvalC1formal

   A statement or gesture that shows admiration or endorsement.

   Zustimmung

   • The audience gave an affirmative applause after the speech.
   • His affirmative comments boosted her confidence.
   • The review was full of affirmatives about the new product.

   Synonymeaccoladeapprovalcommendationendorsementplaudit

   Antonymecensurecondemnationcriticismdisapproval